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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.84, 1,660.80 and 810.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.84, 1,660.80 and 810.99 is: 1,118.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.84 : 1,660.80 = 810.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.84/1,660.80 = 810.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.84x = 1,660.80 × 810.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.84x = 1,346,892.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,892.19/1,203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.83

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